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Teaching With Confidence: Three Strategies for Success.

 


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 During my period of teaching, I used to be so nervous and pressured to do everything right. I liked veteran teachers who appeared to be easy and good. As time went on, I realized that being a good teacher does not necessarily mean being perfect, it means being flexible, giving feedback, and making a person become independent. I have three main lessons that I would like to tell you, now.

Be Flexible in the Moment

 The good teachers change on the spot. A lesson can be derailed by unexpected things such as a fire drill, a hurtful comment or a funny distraction. Rather than simply overlooking such moments, I learnt to make certain changes: to be able to shorten the reading, to take a break. Minor stepwise progressions are able to keep the subject matter of the class on track without losing the bigger picture.

Reteach When Many Struggle

 When a few students are lost it is an indication that there has to be a change. I do not continue with the same plan but re-explain, re-word or even reteach. Each exit slip, turn-and-talks, or other grading project parts are used as means to help me monitor my progress using small checks. Seeking feedback among students helps in making lessons easier to understand and indicate that both the teacher and the student are learning through trial and error.

Build Student Independence

 Scaffolds are helpful, however, when they are kept to long, the students will not develop into autonomous learners. I am now planning on taking away supports stepwise and educate students on how to utilize the tools that they possess. This will create resilience and make them know when to struggle and when to be discouraged.


 Teaching is a journey. We can all be the same novice or experienced, and in doing so, we all can become flexible and reflective, and even open to letting students discover their own strength.

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